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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.30, 1,211.19 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.30, 1,211.19 and 374.70 is: 562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.30 : 1,211.19 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.30/1,211.19 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.30x = 1,211.19 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.30x = 453,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,832.89/807.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.16

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